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School closures hurt disadvantaged families more

23 April 2020

9:53 PM

23 April 2020

9:53 PM

Schools are one of the most complex parts of the policy response to coronavirus. Policymakers seemingly have to navigate the tightrope between saving lives and harming children’s education.

Late last term the expert medical advice to the National Cabinet was that it was safe for schools to stay open, however the political response from state governments changed.

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